On May 5th, the Animal Humane Society will be hosting its annual 5-mile Walk for Animals. Appelman Law Firm is an avid participant in the event and after months of fundraising, we will be making the trek on Saturday morning in Golden Valley. In honor of the upcoming event, today we are going to […]
You’ve been charged with Assault – What’s an OFP?
Note: This is a Guest Blog by Joe Irby. Sometimes, emotions flare up, situations get tense, and people lose control. When this happens, a person might resort to violence. Although it is no excuse (we are supposed to be rational people who are in control of ourselves), it does happen. Typically, assaults occur within domestic […]
Year End Stats: Crime in the Midwest Decreased in 2011
2012 is upon us, so now is the time to reflect on the past year. According to the FBI, crime rates made a significant decline from those in 2010. The most significant change was experienced in the Midwest. All figures represent the rates from January to June of 2011. Midwestern violent crime is down 9.7% […]
NCAA Sex Scandal: Sandusky Rejected After Background Check
Wednesday, officials at Juniata College announced that in May 2010, Jerry Sandusky was rejected for a volunteer coaching job he applied for–over a year after the initial sexual abuse investigation had begun. The application was denied after the college conducted a background check. The report uncovered that Sandusky was being investigated following his time volunteering […]
NCAA Scandal: Sandusky Gives Interview, Doesn’t Offer Much Clarity
This Sunday, former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sat down for an interview with a NY Times reporter to discuss everything from his life growing up to the allegations of sexual abuse. Victims are outraged after hearing his statements, while others are puzzled as to why he gave another interview. During the nearly […]
